[ david follows, watching where evan steps and then following suit. unfussed about the longer route, if it means they're less likely to be seen, he's more than fine with it, not nearly impatient enough to complain about it. having a guide means it's probably faster than he'd be on his own anyway. ]
[ it's also a relief that evan doesn't trick him into stepping in any, because as closely as he's watching he'd probably still fall for it right now. ]
[ once they reach the workshop, david sets his bag down by the door, just kind of... stands there for a minute. it's weird to be here with (kind of) permission. weird to be here with evan, who he hasn't really figured out how to approach. it was easier last time, when things were sudden and unexpected. ]
[ and that contemplation is why david catches up that small bit of distance between them, so he can put a hand on his side to nudge evan to turn around and then push him back toward the nearest surface. ]
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[ it's also a relief that evan doesn't trick him into stepping in any, because as closely as he's watching he'd probably still fall for it right now. ]
[ once they reach the workshop, david sets his bag down by the door, just kind of... stands there for a minute. it's weird to be here with (kind of) permission. weird to be here with evan, who he hasn't really figured out how to approach. it was easier last time, when things were sudden and unexpected. ]
[ and that contemplation is why david catches up that small bit of distance between them, so he can put a hand on his side to nudge evan to turn around and then push him back toward the nearest surface. ]